PLS 7 — NGS AC8021 — San Diego, US

USNGStrigunknown#636091
Latitude
32.677300°
Longitude
-117.243517°
Ortho h
107.79 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the official geodetic control framework for the United States. Triangulation points serve as fundamental reference stations for precise positioning and surveying activities across regions. Located near San Diego, California, this benchmark provides vertical and horizontal control data essential for mapping, engineering projects, and land surveys in the greater San Diego area. The coordinates 32.67730°N, 117.24352°W define its position within the NAD83 datum system. As with all geodetic monuments, verification and documentation of this point's current physical condition and accessibility support the integrity of regional surveying work. Maintaining accurate records of such control stations ensures continuity and reliability for professional surveyors and geospatial practitioners relying on established reference data.

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PLS 7 — NGS AC8021 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #636091 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 107.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 32.677300°, -117.243517°, corresponding to 32° 40′ 38.28″ N, 117° 14′ 36.66″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like PLS 7 — NGS AC8021 — San Diego, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)32.677300, -117.243517
WGS84 (DMS)32° 40′ 38.28″ N, 117° 14′ 36.66″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation107.79 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

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Frequently asked questions

What is PLS 7 — NGS AC8021 — San Diego, US?

PLS 7 — NGS AC8021 — San Diego, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #636091 and sits at an elevation of 107.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PLS 7 — NGS AC8021 — San Diego, US?

The position of PLS 7 — NGS AC8021 — San Diego, US in WGS84 is 32.677300°, -117.243517° (decimal), or 32° 40′ 38.28″ N, 117° 14′ 36.66″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.